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26 May 2009

Tuesday Bliss

I am taking part in dear Candace's challenge of doing one self-pampering thing everyday for a week. Things are busy and stressful at the moment so it is a good way for me to take time every day to sit back and enjoy being. I awoke blearly-eyed this morning to finish off an essay; knowing that I would soon be meeting up with Jess for a picnic lunch was the best motivation.

We held our picnic by the pond -in dappled light,Watching autumn sky -talking and laughing,eating,and being generally good to our souls.

I made banana, sour cream and chocolate muffins the night before (Monday's indulgence was licking the bowl and spoons + supping on oven-fresh muffins at 11pm). They are perfectly moist and the hit of dark chocolate bits is divine.

Sift flour and spices into a large bowl. Add sugar and beat briefly to combine. In a glass measuring jug, pour in sour cream , oil and add eggs, whisk to combine. Pour sour cream mix and bananas into dry ingredients, beat with until just combined. Gently fold in dark chocolate. Spoon into muffin pan and bake for 15-20 minutes in a moderate oven (180'c) or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Eat warm or cool at anytime of day (or night).

Jess and I also took a moment to place our hands in the colourful sea that wove its way around the Quadrangle front lawn for Reconciliation. Then we set off to visit my current favourite spot at university.

Down an ivy and clivea clad path one comes across a little wooden door:

Not just a wooden door but a secret door.

There are all sorts of surprises inside; cobwebs and a dusty sandstone staircase leading off to what I imagine would be a wonderful secret room full of old books of poetry, fading carpets and a hand-carved ceiling - I can't verify that as yet, but in my mind it is endlessly romantic and enchanting...

Ah ha, the story of the secret door further unravels! Wonderful, let us know what you find!

And what a lovely day this looks like.

Take care of your soul so that you can be strong to serve in your life with a willing heart; take care of others, love God - that will keep your soul pampered forever... and a good dose of those dark chocolate chip muffins will aid very well also!

It was ever such a lovely day, my dear. ^_^ Thank you so much for finding them time to brighten up this oh so stressful period of semester. It was wonderful to see you smile and laugh! Even (perhaps especially) when I was the cause. ^_^ Good luck with your essay! <3

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